Question

Cuscuta uses _____ for abosrbing nutrients from the host plant.

• A. haustorial roots
• B. fibrous roots
• C. submerged roots
• D. needle-like leaves

Answer 1

The correct option is A haustorial roots

Cuscuta (also known as dodder plant) is a parasitic plant. It lacks chlorophyll and thus cannot perform photosynthesis. It obtains the nutrients from other plants, known as host plant through haustorial (sucking) roots. These roots penetrate the conducting vessels of the host plant and absorbs nutrients.